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High Falls in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Blacksmith Shop

 
 
Blacksmith Shop Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 4, 2020
1. Blacksmith Shop Marker
Inscription.
Built late 19th century.
Owned by Silas M. Niles
1899 - 1941

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
 
Location. 41° 49.647′ N, 74° 7.56′ W. Marker is in High Falls, New York, in Ulster County. It is on Bruceville Road north of Main Street (County Route 213), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Bruceville Road, High Falls NY 12440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Discovery of Cement (within shouting distance of this marker); Telegraph Office (about 400 feet away, measured
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in a direct line); Canal Aqueduct (about 400 feet away); Old Stone Aqueduct (about 400 feet away); High Falls War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Delaware and Hudson Canal (about 400 feet away); Old Depuy House (about 400 feet away); Hoggees (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in High Falls.
 
Blacksmith Shop Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 4, 2020
2. Blacksmith Shop Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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